I bet they gave them homes
reads article
Yup.
Funny how that works.
this post was submitted on 21 Apr 2025
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It seems so obvious that you get the feeling that the people finding reasons not to give homeless people homes are just looking for a reason not to help them
It's obvious, kind, economical, and effective.
The only reason not to do it is cruelty.
Capitalism benefits from homelessness because it scares people into spending their lives at their shitty jobs, making their bosses rich. Most countries with homeless populations want to keep it that way.
The direction has been quite different, even before the pandemic. Currently, it is common for people to face insufficient support, with some being advised to move to a cheaper apartment—which often doesn't exist—or to sell their house in areas where selling property is extremely difficult. In such cases, the sale frequently fails to cover the loans taken out for the house, creating even greater financial problems. Furthermore, cuts to medication and healthcare support have led to employed individuals losing access to the treatments they rely on to stay employed. This triggers a domino effect: Health issues lead to financial difficulties which lead to housing issues, which in turn result in homelessness.
Taxation changes have primarily benefited large corporations, while smaller companies have been forced into bankruptcy and mid-sized businesses continue to struggle. It remains alarmingly easy for big corporations to avoid paying taxes altogether. Additionally, mining laws are notoriously flawed—this issue is so well-known that it's even recognized in China. Corrupt politicians exacerbate the situation by selling off natural monopolies to the highest bidder, creating further problems.
When these natural monopolies fall into the wrong hands, prices for essential resources like water and electricity skyrocket, significantly increasing household expenses. This adds pressure to those already struggling financially.
The recent worldwide and local shakes are causing upheaval in the job market. Job availability is now at an all-time low, yet unemployed individuals—many of whom are partially disabled or sick—are still being forced to seek full-time work. This has left companies hesitant to advertise job openings, as such announcements often prompt an overwhelming influx of applications from candidates unsuitable for the roles.
I "love" how we need to keep on studying things that are flat out good for society while bad things just get rolled out without the same onus of proof.
Things that need to be proven over and over and over:
- Universal Basic Income
- Walkable cities prioritising pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit
- Low speed limits for cars
- No-strings housing for homeless
- High taxes for the rich
And the list goes on and on... why do we make it so hard to improve our society while making it so easy to ruin it?
Source:
https://social.ainmosni.eu/@ainmosni/statuses/01JRW8RRB5RCHZZYBHW2WYKHZE